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Madison to Grant Park buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Madison and Grant Park takes 4h 25m and the fastest bus takes 4h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madison to Grant Park. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 25m
Duration
158 mi
Distance
$56
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St

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  1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
4h 16m
$29–59

Madison to Grant Park bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Madison and Grant Park. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Madison is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Grant Park at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesChicago Transit (CTA)4h 22m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesChicago Transit (CTA)4h 34m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesChicago Transit (CTA)4h 18m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesChicago Transit (CTA)4h 34m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 158.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Grant Park, Cook County, IL, USA?

Rockland Coaches operates a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St hourly. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 4h.

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